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• [New] New York State has expanded its energy storage ambitions, with the Public Service Commission approving a roadmap to deploy 6,000 MW of storage by 2030. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• [New] On storage, NYSERDA plans to procure 3 GW of new bulk energy storage through Index Storage Credit contracts by 2028 as part of the broader goal of deploying 6 GW of total storage by 2030. Constellation
• [New] HVDC & Ultra-High Voltage Opportunity: Ultra-High Voltage and HVDC transmission projects are emerging as major investment avenues, enabling efficient long-distance renewable power transfer with lower losses and reduced land footprint. / India Persistence Market Research
• [New] Victoria's renewable energy transition is accelerating to meet ambitious climate targets, with renewable electricity expected to reach 95% by 2035 alongside significant growth in energy storage, electrification of transport, and increased electricity demand. Sustainability Victoria
• [New] Finland's sand battery is one of the first commercial-scale technologies to demonstrate what long-duration thermal energy storage could look like. Yahoo Tech
• [New] Peak Energy plans to begin supplying up to 4.75 GWh of batteries to Jupiter Power, an independent storage developer, through 2030. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Sodium-ion batteries, advanced by startups like Alsym Energy, showed promise for industrial backup power and data center reliability as of early 2026, leveraging abundant materials for cost-effective, low-fire-risk storage that supports daily charge-discharge cycles. Grokipedia
• [New] The Fortis Series, a flagship product line, will deliver high-power, compact battery energy storage systems designed specifically for data centers and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) needs, reducing fire risks in facilities with concentrated power demands. Grokipedia
• [New] EticaAG, a Pennsylvania-based startup, plans to introduce its non-flammable lithium battery systems in 2026, marking a significant advancement in safe energy storage solutions tailored for high-risk environments. Grokipedia
• [New] Companies like CATL announced commercial-scale deployment of sodium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, highlighting their affordability due to abundant raw materials and projected costs nearing lithium-ion parity by mid-decade. Grokipedia
• [New] In 2026, the battery industry anticipated a milestone with the first large-scale integration of silicon-based batteries into electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant breakthrough in addressing longstanding limitations in energy storage. Grokipedia
• [New] Ultium Cells will deliver the ESS LFP battery cells to LG Energy Solution Vertech, the U.S. energy storage division of LG Energy Solution which offers vertically integrated ESS including proprietary software, lifecycle services, and advanced warranties. Ultium Cells LLC
• [New] Today, Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced that it will begin producing lithium-iron phosphate batteries for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) enabled by a $70M investment in process retooling to be completed by Q2 2026. Ultium Cells LLC
• [New] As governments, businesses, and communities continue seeking cleaner and more resilient energy systems, microgrids are expected to play a transformative role in shaping the future of global electricity generation and distribution. Trader
• [New] In North America, the United States is projected to reach USD 262.8 million by 2036, growing at 6.9% CAGR as EV manufacturing and utility-scale energy storage deployments expand. 24-7 Press Release Newswire
• Continued investments in renewable energy, battery storage, and smart grid technologies will help communities build more resilient and sustainable energy systems while supporting America's clean energy transition. Sol Setu
• The African Development Bank has approved USD 66 million (EUR57.6m) in financing for the first phase of the Dandara project in southern Egypt, which will include 500 MW of solar and a 100-MWh battery energy storage system. Renewables Now
• Staying in Europe, 22 member states committed to increasing annual energy storage deployment from 12 GW in 2025 to 45 GW across 2026 to 2028. We Mean Business Coalition
• BloombergNEF forecasts growth in energy storage battery demand 27% higher than estimates made just one year earlier, attracting interest from numerous automotive manufacturers. E-TECH EUROPE 2026
• A new long-duration energy storage system to be constructed in Arizona by Energy Dome and Salt River Project will be able to provide 19 MW for 10 hours, or enough electricity to power about 4,200 homes for 10 hours. National Conference of State Legislatures

Last updated: 02 August 2026